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Hey all! Time to dust off some old video for a prop how-to. *cough* *cough*

Our 2008 haunt had a carnival theme, and this was our second largest prop after the vortex tunnel. Here's a short video that should give an idea of how it works. Sorry, but all the plans and measurements were lost and forgotten, but if I had to guess I would say you need:

Jeebus... The King of Cheep triumphs again. Dude, you are my hero. Your ability to create Mondo Cool stuff out of damned near nuthin' just amazes me. Pro haunts on a home haunter's budget. Martha Stewart would be downright embarrassed if she looked at your stuff.

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sigh. I love this and have the perfect spot for this at the Trail. I'm gonna have to quit my job to get all this stuff done in time. Thanks for the excellent how-to and also for taking the time to share your ideas.

OOOOHHHHHH... AAAAAAAHHHHHH So Cool! WE are doing CarnEvil/Circus this year. I would like to try this! Thanks.......Any other CarnEvil ideas???

Our 2008 haunt was themed "Haunted Midway" so yes, quite a few ideas. This JIB and the Vortex Tunnel were two of those. I think it would be best if I covered the other props elsewhere- I'll pm you when I have something up. A few older ideas you could twist to your theme might be our temple entrance, hidden door and endless hallway (from the Temple of Boo), and a version of our torture wheel with a "throwing knife accident" If your doing CarnEvil, just remember: everyone LOVES clowns. One of my older threads involved making 8' tall giants out of $5-$10 worth of lumber and dollar store plastic tablecloths. We did a devil, but wouldn't a giant clown looming out of the darkness with arms flailing get more... laughs? ha. Ha. hahaha hahahaa hahaha haaahahaa HAAAA HAAA HAAAAA!